Garlic Lime Roasted Turkey

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Garlic Lime Roasted Turkey

Ingredients:

10 lb turkey, rinsed and giblets removed
1/2 stick softened butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
2 limes
1 onion
1 head garlic, halved
2 Tbsp olive oil
sea salt and pepper

Preparation:

Mash together the butter, garlic, cilantro, 1 tsp lime juice and salt and pepper. Loosen the skin around the turkey breast and spread the butter mixture on the meat, under the skin. Season the inside of the turkey with salt and pepper. Rub the olive oil on the outside of the turkey, then season with salt and pepper. Squeeze the rest of the lime juice over the turkey, then place the lime halves, quartered onion and garlic halves in the cavity. Bake at 350°F for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting about every half-hour, until a thermometer reads 160° in the thickest part of the white meat. Remove from oven and let rest, loosely covered, for about 20 minutes.



Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing

Ingredients:

1 link chorizo, skin removed, halved the long way and sliced thinly
4 scallions, sliced
1 bag herbed cornbread stuffing mix
1 stick butter
2 1/2 cups water

Preparation:

In a dutch oven, brown chorizo. Add scallions and cook for about a minute more. Add butter and melt, then add water and bring to a boil. Stir in stuffing mix until the liquid is absorbed. Bake for 30-40 minutes alongside the turkey until the top is crusty, basting occasionally with the turkey juices.